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Quote of the day:
“What wondrous life is this I lead!
Ripe apples drop about my head;
The luscious clusters of the vine
Upon my mouth do crush their wine;
The nectarine and curious peach
Into my hands themselves do reach;
Stumbling on melons, as I pass,
Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass.”
~ Andrew Marvell
Forage in September for:
Cornelian Cherries, Sloes, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Wild Hops, Blackberries, Elderberries, Damsons, Hazelnuts, Wild Strawberries, Sea Buckthorn Berries, Walnuts
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Tag Archives: Galanthus nivalis
Wordless Wednesday – Supper, one (snow)drop at a time
Posted in Bees, Flowers, Nature, Wordless
Tagged Galanthus nivalis, Honey bee, Photography, snowdrop, Wildlife
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Dreaming in Wandlebury Ring
I love the atmosphere at Wandlebury Ring, near Cambridge. Standing in its deep ditches it is easy to feel slightly lost in time. I can dream of giants (Gogmagog), warriors (Romans), knights (see Gervase) and of Kings (James II). Way … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, History, Nature, Out and about, Trees, Walks, Winter
Tagged Cambridgeshire, Country park, Galanthus nivalis, Gog Magog, Honey bee, Iron Age fortification, snowdrops, Wandlebury Hillfort, Wandlebury Ring, Yew trees
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